Criminal
Aug. 4, 2012
U.S attorney accused of improperly threatening pot prosecutions
The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy of trying to improperly sway Del Mar voters deciding a medical marijuana measure by implying that city employees could be criminally liable for issuing pot permits.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing U.S. Attorney Laura Duffy of trying to improperly sway Del Mar voters preparing to decide a medical marijuana initiative by implying that city employees could be criminally liable for issuing cannabis permits.
In mid-July, Duffy, U.S. attorney for California's Southern District, sent a letter to the Del Mar city attorney, saying municipal ...
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